The Commonwealth Business Forum (CBF) 2024, held in Apia, Samoa on 23–24 October as part of the Commonwealth Heads of Government (CHOGM) and associated meetings, marked...
Kiribati’s strategic focus on developing its aviation and transport infrastructure is pivotal for its economic growth, tourism expansion, and climate resilience. The...
In late October 2024, leaders from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) conducted a fact-finding mission to New Caledonia to assess the territory’s political and economic...
As a reader service for Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) members, we are pleased to bring you this curated update about the latest developments in the...
At a side event during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Apia, Samoa, last month, Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General Baron Waqa highlighted...
The Samoa government celebrated the opening of its new $25 million (US$9.12 million) regional terminal at Faleolo International Airport, a project aimed at enhancing...
Prime Minister James Marape of Papua New Guinea and Prime Minister Charlot Salwai Tabimasmas of Vanuatu recently signed a framework agreement that solidifies a...
Two proud members of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) have earned significant recognition at recent export award ceremonies, highlighting their...
Kiribati is facing critical infrastructure and energy challenges, which offer significant opportunities for investment. With the country heavily reliant on fishing and...
Tuvalu and Palau are leading the call for stronger climate financing commitments on the global stage. Facing existential threats from rising sea levels, extreme...
The Pacific Islands region is projected to experience economic growth of 3.3 per cent in 2024 and 4.0 per cent in 2025, according to the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB)...
The Pacific is increasingly becoming a crucial hub for transnational organised crime, serving as a key transit, operational, and destination point for global crime...